LSK Demands Justice After Death of Albert Ojwang in Police Custody

By Njeri Irungu
Nairobi, June 11, 2025

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has condemned the death of Albert Ojwang, who died while in police custody at Nairobi’s Central Police Station, calling it a gross abuse of power and demanding swift justice.

Ojwang, reportedly in good health at the time of his arrest in Homa Bay, was later transferred to Nairobi under unclear circumstances and died shortly after. His arrest followed a complaint by Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Langat over alleged false social media posts.

LSK President Faith Odhiambo said the transfer violated legal procedures, citing Section 71 of the Criminal Procedure Code and National Police Service Standing Orders, which require a magistrate’s remand order for inter-station transfers—none of which was issued.

“The story of Albert Ojwang is a stain on the conscience of our nation,” said Odhiambo. “We will not allow the police to act as judge, jury, and executioner. This brutality must end.”

The LSK is calling for the immediate recusal of DIG Langat from the case, citing conflict of interest, and has urged the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to launch an impartial investigation.

Odhiambo further warned that Ojwang’s death should not be dismissed as another statistic. “His death must be the final straw. We need real reform, and we need it now.”

The LSK pledged to lead a nationwide campaign for police accountability, urging Kenyans to speak out and document abuses. “This is the moment we say enough is enough,” the LSK concluded.